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Kleptomania, mood disorder and lithium
Arquivos De Neuro-Psiquiatria
|December 1, 1992
Summary
This study suggests lithium therapy may help treat kleptomania, particularly when it co-occurs with bipolar mood disorder. Further research is needed to confirm this potential treatment for kleptomania.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Neuropharmacology
Background:
- Kleptomania is frequently reported alongside major depressive disorder.
- The co-occurrence of kleptomania with other psychiatric conditions requires further investigation.
Observation:
- A case study details a patient diagnosed with DSM-III-R Bipolar Mood Disorder and concurrent Kleptomania.
- The patient's kleptomania and mood disorder symptoms showed complete remission.
Findings:
- Symptomatic improvement in kleptomania was observed following lithium therapy.
- This suggests a potential pharmacological treatment avenue for kleptomania.
Implications:
- Lithium therapy may be a beneficial treatment for kleptomania, especially in patients with bipolar disorder.
- Further clinical studies are warranted to validate the efficacy of lithium in treating kleptomania and its relationship with mood disorders.